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Duke Nukem: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Duke Nukem (1991): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Duke Nukem (1991) is a shooter, platform, arcade video game developed by Apogee Software, available on PC, Mac, DOS. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 70/100 on IGDB.

What is Duke Nukem about?

Duke Nukem is the debut of the world’s greatest wise-cracking, alien-punching, gun-toting badass - a man who would later go on to combine both ass-kicking and bubblegum in a revolutionary way. In a world ravaged by Dr. Proton’s villainous ambitions, the original video game action hero must rise against the evil scientist’s army of sinister Techbots. And although Duke isn’t exactly what the Doctor ordered, he’s exactly what the world needed.

Key details

Duke Nukem was released in 1991 and supports single player. Platforms: PC, Mac, DOS. Developer: Apogee Software.

Should you play Duke Nukem?

A solid 70/100 aggregate score makes Duke Nukem a safe pick for fans of shooter, platform, arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Duke Nukem?

Duke Nukem is a shooter, platform, arcade game by Apogee Software, released in 1991.

What platforms is Duke Nukem on?

Duke Nukem is available on PC, Mac, DOS.

Is Duke Nukem good?

Duke Nukem has an aggregate score of 70/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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